Get him in, coach.
Country singer Lee Greenwood has thrown his support behind House Speaker Mike Johnson to take Bad Bunny’s place in the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show.
“I agree,” the 82-year-old stated to Page Six on Thursday, mentioning that Johnson would be an excellent performer at any Super Bowl event.
Greenwood highlighted his past performances at various NFL games, particularly during “Salute to Service” events, and also mentioned an upcoming performance at a Dallas Cowboys game next month. “It’s always enjoyable to play the national anthem or ‘God Bless the USA’ during games,” he added, acknowledging that Bad Bunny (real name Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio) can energize the crowd before the actual game begins.
“Maybe the NFL will have me perform pregame at the Super Bowl this year and kick off the game by singing ‘God Bless The USA’ to a stadium full of football fans!” Greenwood, who has appeared at rallies for President Trump, noted.
Meanwhile, Johnson commented that Greenwood is a great “role model” for young kids who are “impressionable.” It’s worth mentioning that Greenwood had previously indicated he would like to see the national anthem played before Bad Bunny’s set.
Representatives for Bad Bunny did not promptly respond to inquiries from Page Six for a comment. The rapper was chosen to headline Super Bowl LX last month, amidst speculation that Taylor Swift might also perform at the championship game.
Johnson, 53, admitted on Tuesday that he didn’t know much about Bad Bunny before this, expressing a belief that the artist might not connect with a broader audience. “There’s a lot of attention on Super Bowl, and there are many young kids watching,” he explained.
Johnson suggested Greenwood would be a more fitting choice, stating, “There’s no one like him.”
Recently, Bad Bunny reacted to criticism regarding his performance choice during a monologue on “Saturday Night Live,” joking that “I think everyone’s happy, even Fox News!”
Danica Patrick also went viral for her negative reaction to Bad Bunny’s selection, tweeting that he “shouldn’t have been allowed” to perform. In contrast, Jennifer Lopez praised the decision, emphasizing that people’s responses would be surprising because “his music transcends language.” She remarked, “I don’t understand the controversy.”
